We will present our philosophy in two or three parts. I like to think of a child’s soccer development as a long journey during which adults hold out a guiding hand rather than provide instruction. Tell them where you want to get to, not how to do it.

Around this time of year we normally count down the days we can go outside and kick a ball around. We wish the snow away and for green(ish) fields and sunny days.

Even in these difficult times, it’s in our nature to think positively and hope our children can still get outside and enjoy the beautiful game with their friends this spring and summer.

The Hollandia board and our coaching staff, mostly parents like yourselves, have taken the opportunity to plan and improve our world-class programming for the months ahead. We think it is important that we engage our parents and give them the opportunity to understand our club’s values, culture and most importantly, our methodology.